Describe the basic objectives of occupational therapy.
Description should include therapeutic use of activities for habilitation and rehabilitation to enhance the following:
- Physical health
- Mental health
- Cognitive functioning
- Sensory integration
Description should also include the following objectives:
- To decrease pain and educate patients about pain management
- To prevent and adapt to disability
- To promote wellness
- To promote patient education
Process/Skill Questions:
- How can an automobile accident potentially affect a client’s participation in everyday occupations?
- What are techniques used by occupational therapists to help their clients adapt to their environment?
- How would an occupational therapist adapt the environment to help the client participate in everyday occupations?